From the earliest days of the Order, lay men and women have been an intrinsic part of the Dominican Family, gathered to share the Dominican mission and way of life.

• 最早期的组织，是由世俗的单身旳男女和已婚夫妇组成的部分，称为"莱多米尼加"家庭，作为分享莱多米尼加的传教任务和生活方式。